---
title: "Becky Sharp"
year: 1935
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/becky-sharp-1935"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 43888
imdb_id: "tt0026104"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 28
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Becky Sharp (1935) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/becky-sharp-1935

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Becky Sharp is a 1935 drama that chronicles the journey of an orphan who uses her wits to climb the ranks of British society. As a social climber, the protagonist maneuvers from a humble position as a governess into the upper echelons of the elite, marking a significant entry in the genre of historical character studies.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ambitious orphan navigates the complexities of 19th-century British society to secure her rise to power."

### Why Watch
- Witness the historical debut of three-strip Technicolor in a feature-length production.
- Experience the ambitious rise of a ruthless protagonist through 19th-century British society.
- View a foundational piece of cinema history directed by Rouben Mamoulian.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film's visual style is an early experimental effort that may feel dated compared to modern color standards.
- Tone & Suitability: This is a dramatic period piece with a steady pace that reflects the filmmaking conventions of the mid-1930s.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #social-climbing, #period-drama, #technicolor-pioneer, #literary-adaptation, #historical-romance

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | JustWatch TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling, Artiflix | JustWatch TV | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Artiflix | JustWatch TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rouben Mamoulian
- **Networks / Studios**: Pioneer Pictures Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Miriam Hopkins** as *Becky Sharp*
- **Frances Dee** as *Amelia Sedley*
- **Cedric Hardwicke** as *Marquis of Steyne*
- **Billie Burke** as *Lady Bareacres*
- **Alison Skipworth** as *Miss Crawley*
- **Nigel Bruce** as *Joseph Sedley*
- **Alan Mowbray** as *Rawdon Crawley*
- **G.P. Huntley** as *George Osborne*
- **William Stack** as *Pitt Crawley*
- **George Hassell** as *Sir Pitt Crawley*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream this film?
The film is available for viewing on public domain platforms and through digital archives like Voleflix.

### Q: Is this movie worth watching?
It is worth watching for viewers interested in the history of film technology and early Technicolor experiments.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and 24 minutes.

### Q: Is this a series?
No, this is a standalone feature-length film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Becky Sharp — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43888)
- [벡키 샤프 - 위키백과 한국어](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EB%B2%A1%ED%82%A4_%EC%83%A4%ED%94%84)
- [Becky Sharp (1935) | Public Domain Movies](https://publicdomainmovie.net/movie/becky-sharp-1935)
- [Becky Sharp (1935) 🍿 Voleflix](https://vole.wtf/voleflix/~becky-sharp/)
- [Lowell Sherman](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Lowell_Sherman)
- [Becky Sharp](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q613284)

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